Chiswell Green Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.5% of reported crimes in Chiswell Green during May 2024, making it the dominant category in the area's crime profile. This was followed by anti-social behaviour, which contributed 31.3% of total crimes. The overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 67.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national trends. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the prominence of violent and anti-social incidents. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the absence of major property crime spikes, suggests a community with strong social cohesion and effective local policing. However, the persistence of violent offences despite overall low rates warrants attention, particularly given the area's built-up character within St Albans, where public spaces and social interactions are more frequent. This pattern aligns with broader observations that urban areas with high foot traffic and mixed-use development often see higher rates of interpersonal crime, even when overall crime levels remain low.

May 2024 saw a 200% increase in other theft, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a notable shift in the crime mix that may reflect heightened opportunities for small-scale theft in retail or residential areas. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 25%, possibly linked to the extended evenings and increased social activity typical of the month. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 66.7%, and public order offences dropped by 50%, suggesting a seasonal reduction in disorderly conduct. The violence and sexual offences category, while remaining the most common crime type, decreased slightly by 14.3% compared to the previous month. This category remains 65% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating a continued safety advantage for Chiswell Green residents. The anti-social behaviour rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 45% below the UK average of 1.4, further underscoring the area's relative security. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, where specific factors such as seasonal events and community engagement can influence monthly trends.

Chiswell Green's crime rate in May 2024 (2.7 per 1,000) represents a 20.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but consistent decline in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a frequency that is low given the built-up nature of the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 377 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contrasts sharply with the UK average, where crime rates are significantly higher. This figure provides a concrete measure of risk for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Chiswell Green is substantially lower than in other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises these numbers: with 6,029 residents, the total of 16 crimes translates to a crime environment where most individuals are unlikely to be directly affected. This comparison underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures, as well as the area's demographic and geographic characteristics, which may contribute to its lower-than-average crime levels.